Portuguese & brazilian music
This page contains products, services and links for both Brazilian and Portuguese.
Advice
Listening to music is an entertaining activity which can help students learn the target language and culture. Music and songs can be used in many different ways; here are a few ideas:
- A little music in the target language can relax and motivate you
- It can help to create the right atmosphere for more "serious" learning
- Students can study the lyrics of songs or try to write them down as they listen
- You can also read lyrics out aloud, sing along to the music, or invent your own
- The lyrics of some songs could be the starting-point for a discussion or a piece of written work.
- Learn a song by heart helps to memorise useful phrases, particularly songs with repetitive lyrics
- Try translating the lyrics of a song into your mother tongue
Whatever approach you adopt, the vast range of music available in most languages is a valuable resource for stimulating and enjoying the learning experience.
LINKS (in alphabetical order)
All Brazilian Music - an extensive website exclusively about Brazilian music
Amália:estranha forma de vida - website dedicated to the greatest Fado singer of all time
Antonio Carlos Jobim - the official website of the author of "Garota d'Ipanema"
At-tamur - a site dedicated to traditional lusophone music
Madredeus - the official website of the world celebrated Portuguese Folk group
MP2000 - Portuguese music on the net; Extensive links page
Omissão Impossível - Pop,Rock,Indie,Dance and World music with reviews in Portuguese of the latest releases
Portuguese music on wikipedia - a very compreensive explanation of Portuguese music from Folk to modern Pop
123som - traditonal to pop music with reviews
